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In a previous Gilson blog article, we discussed the importance of performing a complete battery of tests when a sample of fresh concrete is taken. It can be tempting to run just slump, air, and temperature tests and make a set of cylinders or beams if that’s all the job specifications call for, but is that what’s best in the ...
A fundamental rule governing construction materials testing is to start with a representative sample that reflects the composition of the bulk material. Because concrete is a composite material and, by definition, a heterogeneous mixture, following a sampling protocol is critical. While freshly batched and still in a plastic state, concret...